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Thomas's Battersea

Thomas’s Battersea is a selective co-educational day school for students aged 3 to 13 with main entry points at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+) and Year 7 (11+).

Day fees
£33,159
Entry
School Exam + Group AssessmentSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Rupert Hawkins
Head
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
547
234 girls, 301 boys
Location
Battersea, Wandsworth
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 13
School type
Mainstream
Religious ethos
Church of England
Founded
1978
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+
ISI inspection
Inspected 2025
Nearest station
Imperial Wharf Stn / Chelsea Harbour
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School buses
No
School day
8am to 4pm
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Not offered
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic
Overview

About Thomas's Battersea

Thomas’s Battersea offers a stimulating and happy environment where children develop essential skills and a growth mindset from Reception through Year 6. The school emphasizes creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning, preparing pupils for senior schools or continued education at Thomas’s. The school is part of Thomas’s London Day Schools, a family-run group educating over 2,000 children aged 2 to 18.

Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Wandsworth for ages 4–13. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.

Best for
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
  • Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
  • Fees sit at the top of the London market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Application timeline

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    Open dayTo be confirmed
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Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£33,159per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £33,159VAT included7 years: £261,900
vs London avg (£24,000)38% above
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Activities & co-curricular

sport

BalletBikeabilityDanceFootballIrish Dancing ClubJudoKarateMulti-sportsParkourRunningSwimming

drama

Art

academic club

CodingDebatingInventors ClubQuiz ClubTouch Typing

other

CrochetGardeningOutdoor Learning ProgrammeTextiles

Facilities

sports

Swimming pool (curriculum)

boarding

Historic College building with 58-bed boarding accommodation (singles, doubles, quads)

academic

Five acres of leafy gardens at Richmond HillNew purpose-built school (Thomas's Kensington, St Albans Grove W8)School garden (Thomas's Academy)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA LevelEPQThomas'S Qualifications
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Inspection

ISI inspection, 9 Sept 2025

2 reports on file.

Standards met
  • Ofsted · Inspection13 Sept 2022Good
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn7 Sept 2026 → 16 Dec 2026
Spring7 Jan 2027 → 19 Mar 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 8 Jul 2027

Thomas's Battersea term dates and holidays →

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Thomas's Kensington

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£32,910 – £34,989
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Fees TBC
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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Thomas's Battersea best for?+

Thomas's Battersea suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.

How much are the fees at Thomas's Battersea?+

Day fees at Thomas's Battersea are £11,053 a term in 2026-27 (£33,159 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Thomas's Battersea?+

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How does admissions work?+

Thomas's Battersea is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Thomas's Battersea support SEND?+

We don't hold SEND details for Thomas's Battersea. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.

What ages does Thomas's Battersea take?+

Thomas's Battersea takes pupils from age 3 to 13.

Is Thomas's Battersea a day or boarding school?+

Thomas's Battersea is a day school.

Is Thomas's Battersea co-educational or single-sex?+

Thomas's Battersea is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Thomas's Battersea?+

Thomas's Battersea is in Wandsworth, SW11 3JB.

How do I contact admissions at Thomas's Battersea?+

Contact Thomas's Battersea by email at battersea@thomas-s.co.uk or phone on 02079780900.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.